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April 26, 2010
The Business Timesweb site
Shipping News
  • Piracy prompts Japan to open army base abroad
    Japan is opening its first overseas army base in Djibouti, a small African state strategically located at the southern end of the Red Sea on the Gulf of Aden, to counter rising piracy in the region.
  • First WIG craft registered in Singapore
    THE first wing-in-ground (WIG) craft was registered in Singapore yesterday by Wigetworks Private Limited.

Sched Netweb site
  • Horizon posts US$13.2 million loss in first quarter
  • Maersk COO says Antwerp, Hamburg, Le Havre productivity slipping
  • FESCO's first quarter up, outperforms 2008 in segments
  • MOL adds Lagos call to its West Africa feeder from Tangier
  • Cosco, Evergreen to divide Asia-Africa-ECSA service
  • China's quarterly trade value up 44pc - 8pc up on pre-downturn
  • Malaysia's Northport first quarter up 26pc to 779,867 TEU
  • Charleston March box volume up 24pc adds CSAV Asia service
  • Nigeria impounds containership carrying 'toxic batteries'
  • NOL names APL Americas president, VP for APL Logistics
  • IMF predicts global growth, but cautions against borrowing
  • Air China quarterly profit up 121pc to US$317.6 million
  • Shenzhen airport cargo throughput up 45pc in March
  • American Airlines to launch Chicago-Beijing service
  • IATA dismayed at EU response to volcano airspace closures
  • DHL prepares for increased airfreight demand in Asia

Exim Indiaweb site
  • Arshiya puts up better show despite difficult global conditions
  • WCA Family appoints Gangadhar Iyer to head Ghana operations
  • APL names new President for Americas
  • Unitex Logistics enters third year of service
  • Liberty Marine shortlisted for prestigious Seatrade Awards 2010
  • Offshore industry insisting on best onboard facilities from ship suppliers
  • Wan Hai joins INDFEX service
  • Fresh cotton exports banned
  • Report on Sethu project only in Feb. 2011
  • CoPT, IWAI team up to commission ro-ro terminals at Bolghatty & Willingdon
  • MoU signed for rail projects along Nepal border
  • Optimism on air cargo sector
  • Forwarders struggle to cope with massive air freight backlog
  • Food inflation rate touches 17.65 pc
  • Export finance rates to be freed from July
  • 20 pc uniform export duty on iron ore products planned
  • India, China may ask US to clarify stand on Doha talks
  • Ajeya Kallam spells out strengths & attributes of a good CEO

International Transport Journalweb site
APRIL 22, 2010
  • Swisslog awarded warehouse contract by Cremo
    Cremo, a producer of milk-based consumer goods based in Villars-sur-Glâne (Switzerland), has asked Swisslog to set up an automated warehouse for milk powder pallets. Cremo produces...
  • NYK Logistics expanding Antwerp capacities
    NYK Logistics North Continent has added another 6,000 sqm of capacity to its Antwerp warehouse, strengthening its abilities to serve the healthcare industry. The new area is licens...
  • Iata estimates billions lost to volcanic ash grounding
    The cloud of volcanic ash in European air space is dissolving and allowing air traffic to return to normal incrementally. The European organisation for the safety of air navigation...
  • Transfennica includes Tilbury in Bilbao service
    Transfennica will include a weekly direct call at Tilbury from Bilbao. The Friday evening sailing from Bilbao will call at Tilbury on Sunday (14.00) from 7 May. After discharging i...
  • Three killed in Antonov cargo plane crash in Philippines
    An Antonov 12BP cargo plane was destroyed when it crashed near the town of Mexico (Philippines). The Aviation Safety Network said that three crew members survived, whilst three are...
  • US freighter operator Arrow Cargo facing bankruptcy?
    The local media has reported that the Miami-based US all-freight carrier Arrow Cargo may be facing bankruptcy. It is currently holding talks with potential investors and if they fa...
  • Tallink Superfast units return in the Baltic Sea
    Estonia's Tallink group is set to re-deploy its "Superfast VII" and "Superfast VIII" ferries between Helsinki and Rostock from 26 April. The units can carry 700...
  • New vessel for CMA
    CMA CGM has taken delivery of the "CMA CGM Figaro", an 8,500 teu containership built by Samsung Heavy Industry. The newbuilding was delivered on 20 April, is registered i...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 25, 2010
  • Major oil leakage from Deepwater Horizon site

World Wide Shipperweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Port of Tacoma calls for Hylebos Creek project bids
  • US rail freight traffic increases during week
  • Port of Everett schedules Working Waterfront Harbor tours
  • Horizon Lines reports first quarter numbers
  • Genco Shipping extends time charter for Handymax ship

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Panama Canal toll set to rise by 7%
    Authority to publish details by the end of April
  • Rickmers Maritime inks deal with lenders
    Takes major step towards re-financing as it reaches agreement to convert $130m top-up loan facility into a five-year amortising loan
  • Unifeeder to enter UK market
    Feeder line to start three weekly services in June
  • Restis inks deal for kamsarmax trio at HHI
    Vessels scheduled for delivery in 2012
  • Seatrade and Alpha to launch reefership pool
    Companies to make available 80 ships for newly named Hamburg Reefer Chartering

Fairplayweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Agony follows Ecstasy swerve
    SIXTY passengers were injured this week when the cruise ship Ecstasy suddenly changed course to avert an adrift buoy, Carnival confirmed today
  • Engineer guilty of US pollution
    A BULKER crew member has pleaded guilty in a US court to illegal discharge of polluted wastewater
  • Gulf spill, navigation fear eased
    FEAR OF a serious spill diminished today when the US Coast Guard said no oil appears to be leaking from the Transocean drilling rig that exploded, caught fire and sank in the Gulf of Mexico
  • Ash tourists arrive back in UK
    ABOUT 2,200 stranded British tourists arrived back in the UK today after travelling from Spain on new cruise liner Celebrity Eclipse
  • A door opens, another closes
    ICELAND'S international airport was closed today when winds shifted to blow volcanic ash eastwards, Fairplay was told
  • Riyadh changes wheat rules
    SAUDI Arabia has reportedly changed its tender rules so Australia can sell it wheat

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Maersk Line to Test Fee on No-Show Boxes
  • Paccar Profit Jumps 160 Percent
  • Trucker Marten Transport Profit Dips 4.8 Percent
  • Boeing Profit Falls 15 Percent
  • AMB Loss Falls Below $1 Million
  • Freight Volume Boosts Forward Air Profit
  • Short Line Volume Nears Past-Year High
  • Trucking Group Testifies in LA Port Case
  • Rates Fall for Railcar Lessor GATX
  • Ship Engineer Pleads Guilty in Pollution Case
  • N.J. Longshore Union Official Charged
  • Horizon Lines Loss Widens
  • Hamburg S'd Boosts U.S.-Europe Rates
  • ABF Losses Climb as Shipments Drop
  • Coalition Urges Port Trucking Change
  • Rickmers Restructures Loans, Cancels Ship Orders
  • Russian Ocean Carrier Traffic Soars
  • Durable Goods Orders Fall after Three Months
  • Maersk Extends Chassis Program to Gulf, Pacific Northwest
  • Video: Can Shipping Be Like Ordering a Book Online?
  • T.S. Lines Expand Intra-Asia Network

Containerisation Internationalweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Ashes to ashes for some airfreight, but can shipping step up to the plate?
    The luxury of six days without silver birds and their jet engine contrails in the spring blue skies over northern Europe reminded us of how over dependent we have become on air travel to shrink the world. The volcanic fallout-induced near week-long paralysis of European air travel caused unprecedented widespread disruption - but every volcanic ash-laden cloud has a silver lining and in this case it is an ill Icelandic wind that has blown some good news in the direction of container shipping; providing it is up to the challenge.
  • Bleakest review yet, but Ireland toughs it out
  • China tops US export markets
  • NYK Logistics adds Europe/South Africa service
  • COSCON reports USD1.1 billion loss
  • Signs of recovery at Tacoma

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Piracy suspects face US judge
    Eleven Somalis accused of firing on US warships arrive at Virginia courthouse to face indictment.
  • 'Magic pipe' mastermind guilty
    US Department of Justice and whistle-blower score big win after engineer admits involvement in pollution plot.
  • Fuel costs hammer Horizon
    US boxship owner plunges deeper into red in opening quarter on market woe and bigger bunker bills.
  • Eleven rig workers feared dead
    Frantic effort continues to locate missing crew following the explosion that sank Transocean's Deepwater Horizon.
  • NCSP clocks up big profit rise
    Russia's Novorossiysk port pushes up 2009 earnings by 63% despite small revenue climb.
  • Greek ship evades pirates
    Chemical carrier Pyxis Delta chased and fired on in early-morning assault off coast of Oman.
  • Reefer super pool agreed
    Laskaridis and Seatrade to link up in further consolidation of conventional reefer market.
  • Greeks in May Day threat
    Seamen plan two-day strike next week over government's plans to ease cabotage laws.
  • Quotes of the week
    Peter G makes Mad Money's Jim Cramer eat his words and Bertram Rickmers has no worries.
  • Bug bites Boudicca again
    Norovirus hits Fred Olsen cruiseship for second time in two months as it heads back to Liverpool.
  • Slur sparks shipyard riot
    Workers go on rampage at Drydocks World in Indonesia after Indian boss calls them "stupid."
  • New5 in Numb3rs
    How much compensation is Clarksons looking for in a US court and what ransom is wanted for the Samho Dream?
  • Fesco volumes up by fifth
    Russian container line posts 22% higher cargo volumes for first quarter.
  • J Lauritzen $117m richer
    Danish shipping group completes Norwegian bond issue to diversify financing.
  • Kristian Jebsens cancels bulker duo
    Bergen owner scraps deal for 33,000-dwt vessels at Mingde in China after big delays.
  • Tanker sinks after collision
    Crew rescued as Haekup Pacific goes down following clash with Chinese bulker off Korea.
  • Seacor profit dives on costs
    NYSE-listed offshore owner posts much weaker first-quarter result as expenses erode steady earnings.
  • Havila makes losing start
    Norwegian offshore player hit by higher costs in first quarter as result turns red.
  • Recovery starts for Wartsila
    Finnish ship engine group reports 66% rise in first quarter orders as owners return to yards.
  • ABG confirms Precious trio
    No mention of expected optional contract as Indian yard finally bags cement carrier order.
  • Noble in Mexican venture
    Hong Kong commodities and chartering giant takes 25% stake in iron ore and coal export terminal.
  • Property boosts Keppel Corp
    Cost cuts on lower orderbook also lead to first-quarter profit at Singaporean shipbuilder.
  • China Cosco eyes bonds
    Bulker and boxship wing of Cosco group looks to medium-term notes to raise fresh funds.
  • Courage Marine buys again
    Hsu Chih Chien-led Courage Marine picks up panamax bulker from Taiwan's U-Ming Marine Transport.
  • Pirates abandoned PU 2007
    Missing Pan United tug and barge were hijacked say authorities, but pirates opted to flee the vessel.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Maersk expands chassis program
  • APL names Frentzel contract logistics VP
  • IATA: Volcano cuts airline revenue $1.7 billion
  • Union Pacific profit climbs
  • Canada fears losing wind turbine business
  • Former USTDA director heads CEE
  • NYK Logistics starts Africa service
  • FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications
  • Tacoma sells controversial real estate holding
  • Charleston volumes up in March
  • Missile strikes Jordanian port facility

The Scandinavian Shipping Gazetteweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Somali pirates hijack bulk carrier
    The Liberian owned Voc Daisy has been hijacked in the Gulf of Aden, 190 nautical miles East South East of Salalah, Oman. The vessel was heading west from Ruwais, U.A.E.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 23, 2010
  • Awards to recognise shipping's environmental contribution
    Andreas Chrysostomou, chair of MEPC, to present awards in London, last call for submissions.
  • Bunkers again affected by crude swings
    Week sees prices dip but then resuming upward trajectory.
  • Markets mostly firmer
    A jump for crude gives support to higher values.
  • Diesel removed from sunken towing vessel
    Body of crewmember recovered, salvage efforts continue on Friday.
  • Horizon Lines points to bunker costs as losses widen
    Bunker surcharges only partially mitigated higher fuel costs.
  • Small price gains across Europe
    Slow market activity in Rotterdam.
  • Prices soften in Fujairah
    While Durban prices firm.
  • Macoil steps up operations in Gulf of Suez
    New barge will serve Suez and two other regional ports.
  • Fuel oil output falling, says study
    ECAs 'raise questions' about low-sulphur residual fuel availability.
  • Singapore bunker prices at a three-month high
    Prices stable on Friday with minimal movement.
  • Fuel oil stocks dip week-on-week in ARA
    But inventories still more than 40% up on this time last year.
  • Petrogal offering IFO with 1.00% sulphur
    Another European supplier readies for July ECA deadline.
  • MRPL offers tender for 380 cSt fuel oil
    Cargo scheduled for early June loading from New Mangalore.
  • California ARB to award $1 million for vessel hybridisation project
    Ports in California seek green technology to bring air pollution levels down.
  • Titan seeks lifeline from new exchange offer
    Titan would suffer 'adverse impact' if the new exchange offer is unsuccessful, says company chairman.
  • Chimbusco's March bonded sales improve
    Bunker sales grow about 20% month-on-month.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome
Brussels
The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted
Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work
Rome
It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority
Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Neuilly-sur-Seine
New historical peak also for the classified fleet
PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports
Singapore
This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022
Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones
Rome
Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy
In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -5.8%.
Rotterdam
Both disembarkation (-3.1%) and embarkation (-11.9%) loads are decreasing
Increase in container cargo is not enough for the port of Antwerp-Bruges to avoid a -4.0% decline in quarterly traffic
Antwerp
The decline in liquid bulk cargoes worsened (-19.1%)
The China Shipowners' Association considers the measures taken by the US against Chinese ships a typical example of unilateralism and protectionism
Beijing/Washington
The WSC reiterates that such measures could undermine American trade, harm U.S. manufacturers, and undermine efforts to strengthen the nation's maritime industry.
COSCO Expresses Strong Opposition to US Planned Taxes on Chinese Ships
Growing share of new entrants in European rail transport sector
Madrid
In 2023, rail freight transport performance decreased by -8%
New Chinese Ship Taxes That Will Only Raise Prices for Americans
Washington
The executive vice president of the US Chamber of Commerce denounced it
Tax amounts set for China-linked vessels arriving at US ports
Washington
Calculated on the basis of net capacity or container volume, they will be applied from October and will be progressively increased
International tender launched to award concession for new Casablanca port shipyard
Casablanca
It is the largest in Africa and has been unused since 2019
Federlogistica, the industry must stop approaching logistics only in terms of costs
Genoa
Falteri: a national control room composed of representatives of the logistics sector and industrial groups is necessary
ABB closes positive first quarter even if revenue growth is lower than expected
Zurich
Wierod: Our consolidated local-for-local approach protects us from the trade war
New global minimum wage deal for seafarers
Geneva
The level will rise to $690 from January 1, 2026 to reach $704 from 2027 and $715 from 2028.
Global trade in goods could fall by -1.5% this year
Geneva
WTO predicts. Okonjo-Iweala: Persistent uncertainty threatens to slow global growth, with serious negative consequences for the world
In 2023, around two-thirds of all goods moved in the EU were transported by sea.
Luxembourg
In the period 2013-2023, only the share of road transport increased, while that of other modes decreased.
Postal shipments of goods from Hong Kong to the US suspended
Hong Kong
Hongkong Post faces exorbitant and unreasonable tariffs due to unjustified and intimidating actions of the United States
Confitarma highlights the need for the decarbonisation strategy not to penalise shipping compared to other modes
Rome
Zanetti: also ensure that the implementation process takes into account the operational needs of the industry
Intercargo and Intertanko raise concerns over shipping decarbonisation deal
London
The complexity of the measure adopted by the IMO and the unusual procedure from which non-governmental organizations were excluded were highlighted
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
Pirate attacks on ships to spike in first quarter of 2025
London
Sharp increase in incidents in the Singapore Straits
Interferry welcomes IMO agreement on decarbonisation of shipping, but finds strategy too complex
Victoria/Piraeus
Greek Shipowners' Association disappointed by failure to recognise essential role of transition fuels such as LNG
International Labour Organization Recognizes Seafarers as Key Workers
London
ITF and ICS: a historic moment
CMA CGM to acquire 35% of Egypt's October Dry Port
Cairo
The company operates a dry port in the industrial and logistics zone near Cairo
MSC Group's TiL to Take Full Control of Hutchison Ports Terminals
New York
Bloomberg reports this, specifying that the Panamanian terminals would be jointly managed with BlackRock
Draft regulation on decarbonisation of shipping approved by MEPC includes mandatory fuel standard and pricing of greenhouse gas emissions
London/Washington/Brussels
The establishment of a Fund to collect resources deriving from the pricing of emissions is foreseen
MIT indicates Matteo Paroli as new president of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Rome/La Spezia
The La Spezia port community also requests a name for the Eastern Liguria Port Authority
Task force of five associations for the relaunch of Italian rail cargo
Rome
Initiative by Agens, Assoferr, Assologistica, Fercargo and Fermerci
Confitarma underlines the importance of the shipping decarbonisation strategy being defined at IMO
Rome
The Italian Confederation specifies that it shares some of the USA's concerns
WSC Reiterates Trump's Measures for National Maritime Industry Are Bad for U.S. Economy
Washington
Kramek: Ready to support the administration with constructive proposals
Fincantieri and Accenture establish joint venture Fincantieri Ingenium
Trieste/Milan
The aim is to drive the digital transformation of the ship product and port logistics
Meyer Werft has delivered the new luxury cruise ship Asuka III to NYK Cruises
Papenburg/Emden
It has a capacity of 744 passengers and 470 crew members
As Trump formalizes measures to revitalize America's maritime industry, the nation's ports face a dramatic decline in traffic
Washington/Geneva
Okonjo-Iweala (WTO): With the escalation of trade tensions between the US and China, the exchange of goods between the two economies could decrease up to 80%
CK Hutchison denies allegations of breach of concession contract for Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Panama
Panama Ports Company emphasizes that it has complied with all legal obligations and contractual commitments
US Does Not Participate in IMO Negotiations on Shipping Decarbonization, Threatens Reciprocal Measures
London
Expressed opposition to any attempt to impose economic measures on ships based on greenhouse gas emissions or fuel choice
T&E urges MEPC to agree clear and ambitious measures to decarbonise shipping
Brussels
It is necessary - the association underlines - to set binding objectives
Meyer Yachts will build an ultra-luxury residential mega yacht for Ulyssia Residences
Miami
The ship will be 320 meters long and will be built at the Papenburg shipyard
Le Aziende informano
Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Neapolitan Grimaldi Group wins $1.3 billion order for nine ro-pax ships
Helsinki/Naples
Order at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard (Weihai)
Viking orders two cruise ships from Fincantieri with option for two additional units
Los Angeles/Trieste
The two ships under construction in Ancona for the American brand will be the first in the world to be powered by hydrogen stored on board
Federlogistica, the possible collapse of road transport is a risk for the country
Genoa/Modena
Ruote Libere reports that the government only needs to allocate a little money to avoid having to deal with the real problems of road hauliers
Second edition of the European Maritime Transport Environmental Report published
Lisbon/Copenhagen
The new report indicates that promising progress has been made in several areas
WSC, MEPC must provide clear measures to decarbonise shipping this week
Washington
Wood-Thomas: It is not possible that these decisions can be postponed to guidelines developed in two years
Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025
Helsinki
343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)
Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth
Schindellegi
The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)
Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno
Leghorn
The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession
In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba
Leghorn
The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved
EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras
Luxembourg
It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks
In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)
Valencia
Transhipment traffic decline
The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement
Naples
SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity
Milan
The association currently has 74 members
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased
Barcelona/Algeciras
Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara
Noise
Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio
PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna
Genoa
Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day
The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved
The Spice
The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion
The Spice
The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it
Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait
Rome
He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait
US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa
Tampa/Beirut
38 dead and over a hundred injured
In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa
MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight
Rome
In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%
St. Petersburg
Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing
Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto
Genoa
The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028
Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia
Milan
Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik
In Italy, the rail freight transport sector is in deep trouble
Geneva
Fermerci calls for making traffic incentives structural and increasing and for refinancing the incentive for the purchase of locomotives and wagons
Global Maritime Forum report on optimising ship calls to reduce emissions
Copenhagen
Virtual arrival and just-in-time arrival approaches proposed
In the first quarter of this year, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +15.5%
Joy Taurus
Construction of the "Dockworker’s House" has begun
GNV has taken delivery of the second of four new ro-pax vessels in China
Genoa
"GNV Orion" will be able to accommodate 1,700 passengers and transport up to 3,080 linear metres of cargo
After ten quarters of decline, container traffic in the port of Hong Kong returns to growth
Hong Kong
In the first three months of this year 3.39 million TEUs were handled (+2.1%)
Fincantieri acquires stake in WSense
Rome
The ninth FREMM unit "Spartaco Schergat" delivered to the Italian Navy
The new edition of the Practical Manual of Maritime Traffic has been presented
Genoa
Written by Assagenti, it turns fifty
Container traffic at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles increased by 26.6% and 5.2% in the first quarter
Long Beach/Los Angeles
Trump's tariffs impact imminent
In the first three months of 2025, the port of Singapore handled 10.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore
In weight, containerized traffic recorded a decrease of -1.4%
Regulations signed for LNG bunkering at Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Define the methods of transferring fuel from ship to ship
Historic shipbuilding brands Uljanik and 3.Maj on the verge of extinction
Zagreb
The State confirms its intention to sell the shipbuilding activities at the two sites of Pula and Rijeka
Cambiaso Risso has completed the acquisition of the French Somecassur
Genoa
The transalpine company specializes in the insurance of super and mega yachts
New weekly train service between the port of Gioia Tauro and Verona
Joy Taurus/Verona
Operated by Medlog for the transport of refrigerated goods
EBRD looking for strategic partner for development of Moldovan river port of Giurgiulesti
London
International competition launched
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Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Turkish ports set new first-quarter cargo traffic record
Ankara
Historic peak of cargo imported from abroad
In the first quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +37.6%
Taranto
Increase of 854 thousand tons of solid bulk and 265 thousand tons of conventional goods
DEME buys Havfram, a company that installs offshore wind farms
Second Right/Washington
Transaction worth approximately 900 million euros
Rail transport of convoys for Rome Metro started from Reggio Calabria
Rome
Contract awarded by Hitachi Rail to Mercitalia Rail
In 2024, the volumes handled by Magli Intermodal Service decreased by -2%
Rezzato
Turnover stable
Yang Ming records first decline in turnover in March after 14 months of growth
Keelung/Taipei
Evergreen and WHL revenue growth continues
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Germany's Schenker by Denmark's DSV
Brussels
The impact on competition in the markets in which the two companies operate is considered limited
Fincantieri - Kayo Agreement to Promote the Development of the Shipbuilding and Naval Industry in Albania
Trieste
Possible creation of a hub for shipbuilding and refitting in the region
Recent slight reduction in logistics costs for new factory vehicles
Brussels
Montaresi (AdSP Liguria Orientale) awarded with the "Port Oscar"
Miami
The event has reached its eighteenth edition
In the first three months of 2025, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +9.3%
Hong Kong
Revenues up +16.8%
The AdSP of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas wins in appeal against Zen Yacht
Joy Taurus
Company ordered to pay back rent
A large shipment of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
Leghorn
Two tons of drugs identified by Customs and Financial Police personnel
Navantia renews agreement with American cruise group Royal Caribbean
Miami
To date, the Cadiz shipyard has carried out maintenance, repair and refurbishment work on 45 of the group's ships.
Record cruise traffic expected in Italian ports this year
Miami
Cemar believes that growth will not stop even in 2026
HII-HHI Agreement to Accelerate US and South Korean Naval Production
National Harbor
The aim is to strengthen the naval industrial base of the two nations.
Panama Ports Company Accused of Violating Terms of Concession Agreement
Panama
Panama's Auditor General announced the filing of criminal charges
Colombo West International Terminal has become operational
Ahmedabad
It has a traffic capacity of 3.2 million TEUs
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
The new multifunctional border control structure PCF - PED/PDI Point completed in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
MSC Group's new cruise terminal inaugurated in Miami
Miami
It can accommodate three large ships at the same time
In February, traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +2.1%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo increases, miscellaneous cargo declines
In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros
Rome
Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris
Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession
Genoa
Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company
The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th
Genoa
VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore
Alesund/Trieste
The contract is worth 113.5 million euros
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
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DATABASE
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MEETINGS
The conference "New sustainable marine fuels - Decarbonize Shipping" will be held in Genoa on Monday
Genoa
It will take place at the headquarters of the Port Authority of Genoa
"Artificial Intelligence Comes to Port" Conference in Rome on Friday
Rome
It is promoted by the National Union of Port Enterprises
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure
(The Romania Journal)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global
Rome
Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"
MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant
Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture
Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti
A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants
Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment
Bulls
Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment
The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa
Genoa
It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector
Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece
Piraeus
Increase of five units compared to 2023
Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier
The Spice
Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker
Genoa
It will be held tomorrow in Genoa
Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%
Gothenburg
Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available
Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport
Rome
He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant
Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.
Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini
Genoa
The company was established on 19 February 1925
Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed
Bentivoglio
Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024
NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation
Tokyo
The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean
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